Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical agents, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors. Exhibits utility in medicinal chemistry for constructing heterocyclic frameworks that show biological activity against inflammatory and oncological targets. Also applied in research settings for the design of novel pyrimidine-based compounds with potential antiviral and antimicrobial properties. Its structural features make it suitable for derivatization in drug discovery programs aiming at improved selectivity and potency.